Former union minister Rajiv Chandrasekhar. (PTI data map)
Chandrasekhar points to recent incidents of violence and targeted intimidation on U.S. campuses
Former Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Tuesday spoke about the “security concerns” of Indian students studying in US universities after US Ambassador Eric Garcetti invited Indian students to study in US universities. ”.
Chandrasekhar was a former member of the Federal House of Representatives and graduated from American University. He addressed the issue of “recent violence and targeted intimidation on U.S. campuses” on his official X account.
Dear Ambassador @USAmbIndia – When you invite our young Indians to study in the United States. I am also an American university graduate and can testify to some of the best universities in the United States. //t.co/eVutChzt3C
— Rajeev Chandrasekhar (@RajeevRC_X) August 6, 2024
Sharing US Ambassador Eric Garcetti's post on Excellent universities testify.
He further stated, “But as recent incidents of violence and targeted intimidation on US campuses have shown, US campuses are no longer safe centers of learning and many Indian parents have had to send their children back to India. Therefore, the expo That’s fine, but please also be transparent about campus safety.
The US Ambassador, shared by the former congressman, mentioned in his post, “Students and parents, I am delighted to invite you to our #EducationUSA expo, which will be held across India this month. Here is your chance to connect with students from Opportunity to meet representatives from over 80 U.S. universities and learn about admissions, scholarships, and more. Register now to make your dream of studying in the United States a reality.
What is EducationUSA Fair?
Founded by the U.S. Department of State, EducationUSA consists of more than 500 highly trained counselors located in more than 430 international student advising centers in 175 countries and territories.
Their goal is to promote American higher education globally by providing accurate, comprehensive and up-to-date information about studying at accredited institutions in the United States.
This year, the exhibition dates in various cities in India are as follows:
- Hyderabad – August 16
- Chennai – August 17
- Bangalore – August 18
- Kolkata – August 19
- Ahmedabad – August 21
- Pune – August 22
- Mumbai – August 24
- New Delhi – August 25
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